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Solution change ahead of new eco regulation

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Prochem is ahead of changing environmental legislation with a new product name and an important formulation revision to its long-standing carpet and upholstery protector.
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GBAC STAR Facility Reaccreditation assists with keeping NBA finals fans healthy

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American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, recently completed the reaccreditation process for GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation from the Global Biorisk Advisory Council, a Division of ISSA. The 19,200-seat sports arena, home of the NHL's Dallas Stars and the NBA's Dallas Mavericks, joined more than 100 facilities across the globe in renewing its GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation during the second quarter of 2024.
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Unveiling Interclean's new brand identity and bold new vision for the future of clean

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Interclean Amsterdam 2024 was not only the opportunity for the entire cleaning community to gather at the world's largest and most renowned cleaning & hygiene trade show - it was also the perfect occasion for the grand reveal of Interclean's exhilarating new brand identity!
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Top industry players advocate on Capitol Hill

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The American Cleaning Institute hosted its annual Capitol Hill fly-in last week for member companies to engage with congressional offices on issues most important to the cleaning products industry. The lobbying event focused on issues related to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and recycling, among others.
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Berry Agile Dominoes!

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New, fully recyclable, rectangular bottle is available with recycled plastic and allows for customised branding on all sides.
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Global FM market set to grow by USD 826.91 billion from 2024-2028: boosted by increasing demand for cloud-based solutions

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The global facilities management market size is estimated to grow by USD 826.91 billion from 2024-2028, at a CAGR of 9.61% during the forecast period, according to Technavio’s latest market research report, ‘Global Facilities Management Market 2024-2028’.
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SOAPBOX: The potential for viruses to spread beyond washrooms and implications for public health

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by Professor Mark Wilcox OBE…

“Proper hand washing with soap and water after using the toilet is essential in killing germs and removing microbes on the hands. Hand drying following hand washing completes the process and is needed as damp or wet hands spread infection more easily.
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Aramark and Pringle Robotics team up to deploy autonomous floor cleaning robots across the company's businesses

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To improve efficiency and achieve superior cleaning results, Aramark, global provider of food and facilities services with operations spanning the education, healthcare, business & industry, sports, leisure and corrections industries, is partnering with Pringle Robotics, a developer of autonomous robotic solutions for facilities management, to install floor cleaning robots and operational software solutions at key customer facilities.
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M2 Care Halo smear free professional glass cleaner can be used on sensitive equipment

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M2 Care Halo is a fast drying, streak free glass cleaner that cuts through greasy fingerprints, nicotine and food based grime in a flash.
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Prevented Ocean Plastic and USAID open high-capacity plastic collection centre in Indonesia

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On UN World Oceans Day 2024 (7th June), Prevented Ocean Plastic celebrated the grand opening of a new, high-capacity waste plastic collection centre in Makassar, Indonesia, acknowledging support from US Agency for International Development (USAID). 
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I've carried out something of an experiment over the past couple of weeks, by sharing a link to a picture of a toilet cubicle containing a sanitary bin, alongside the caption: 'UK's largest railway puts bins for boys in every male toilet on its network' and gauging people's responses. It's been interesting... Most, at first glance, felt that having sanitary bins in men's cubicles is an expensive and pointless exercise which will adversely affect train ticket prices. Also, that their installation has come about as part of the 'woke agenda', with the recent push for gender fluidity and all that it brings, fuelling the perceived need for virtue-signalling. Some were really angry. 
  
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When I explained that the bins weren't designed for men who have periods, but for the 1-in-3 aged over 65 who suffer from incontinence, they all softened. The majority were shocked to learn the extent of incontinence issues while some asked why bins aren't mandatory for all men's cubicles everywhere. I had a chat with John Austen about it, venturing that it would have been less costly and perhaps more acceptable to the uninitiated to just place bins in the disabled facilities, but he pointed out that there's enough stigma - especially for men, about incontinence, without adding 'disabled' to the mix. He's right of course. 
  
So congratulations to Govia Thameslink Railway - the UK's largest rail franchise, for supporting the campaign by Prostate Cancer UK by placing bins in all men's staff and customer toilets across its 11 county network! Bins can now be found in 495 men's toilet cubicles at 228 stations, offices and depots across the network, which operates Gatwick Express, Great Northern, Southern and Thameslink services. "We're keen to reduce the anxiety experienced by male colleagues and customers with urinary incontinence, and this small but significant step aims to enhance the comfort and dignity of those who may need these facilities," explains GTR. "What might be deemed as a minor improvement will make a real difference to many male customers and remove a significant barrier to travel." Quite right too! Prostate Cancer UK is calling for the installation of incontinence bins in every public toilet and business across the country, saying: "A man living with incontinence should be able to travel away from home without having to worry about whether he'll be able to get rid of his used pads." A campaign well worth supporting, in my view.
 

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This Week's News

BSCAI welcomes 31 new members

* BSCAI-welcomes.jpgThe Building Service Contractors Association International (BSCAI) recently welcomed 31 new members - companies that actively contribute to the building service contractor industry.
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Hands-on testing: MSL Solution Providers introduces EN 17430 testing

* MSL-hand-sanitiser.jpgMicrobiological testing firm, MSL Solution Providers, has introduced the new EN 17430 testing method to its roster of services. Proving efficacy to this standard helps manufacturers and suppliers ensure that their hand sanitiser's claims are robust and meet all regulatory requirements - whilst, ultimately, improving infection prevention.
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Allied Universal recruits new VP for janitorial services business unit

* Allied-Universal_Michael-Prabhu.jpgSecurity and facility services provider Allied Universal has appointed Michael Prabhu as vice president of enterprise accounts for its janitorial business unit, where he will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with large corporate clients to drive sales and revenue across multiple regions in the US.

Michael’s knowledge of commercial real estate development, investment and operations provides key insight for clients on how to strategically maintain their premises. He will partner with other Allied Universal businesses to expand existing client relationships into the janitorial division.
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WFBSCs 2024 Global Executive Summit “a resounding success”

* BSCs-Global-Executive-Summit.jpgThe World Federation of Building Service Contractors has hailed its 2024 Global Executive Summit, a resounding success. The Summit, held recently in Amsterdam, attracted delegates from 14 countries, including executive leaders from ABM, Bee-Clean Building Maintenance, GDI, ISS, Principle Cleaning Services, The Budd Group and more.
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Lack of recognition and timely feedback are key contributors to productivity anxiety

* UK-employees-report.jpgWorkhuman, the company changing the way employees celebrate, connect with and appreciate each other in the workplace, says recognition and timely feedback feature highly in its Human Workplace Index, the survey of 1,000 employees, which provides fresh insights into issues impacting full-time employees across the UK.

The survey reveals that the majority of employees (61%) say they are more productive when working remotely. Yet, at the same time, nearly two-thirds of fully remote UK employees are suffering from productivity anxiety. Of those workers, an alarming one in four battles feelings of inadequacy or pressure to perform constantly or frequently.
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New driver training module from E-Training World highlights the dangers of distractions

* driver-training.jpgMulti-award-winning online driver profiling and e-driver training provider E-Training World has launched a new training module highlighting the dangers of distracted driving.

Every year, hundreds of thousands of accidents occur on UK roads, with approximately 25,000 people killed or suffering serious injuries in road accidents annually. One major cause of these accidents is distracted driving, and about 2,500 accidents each year are caused by distractions inside the vehicle.
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CSSA Clean Start Initiative spreads the word at Steam Northants

* Daniel-Cross-STEAM24.jpgCleaning & Support Services Association committee member and Clean Start Initiative lead Daniel Cross is continuing to promote the Association’s awareness campaign to school pupils, highlighting the diverse opportunities and career paths available within the cleaning industry.

He recently exhibited at STEAM Northants, the biggest county careers event for 10-18-year-olds, with representatives from more than 45 schools and colleges and nearly 80 exhibitors hosted by The University of Northampton.
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ISS wins new contract with North London Mental Health NHS Partnership

* ISS-NHS-Partnership.jpgISS has just begun a new 7-year contract with the North London Mental Health NHS Partnership (NLMHP) to provide a range of services including cleaning, retail and service user catering, and security services.

The NLMHP was formed in 2022 through a partnership of two Trusts: Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust and Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust.
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Truvox International launches new website and showroom while investing in people for growth

* Truvox-lineup.jpgHedge End, Southampton-based Truvox International - a leading global manufacturer and supplier of commercial and industrial floorcare machines - has refreshed its brand, launched a new website, and opened a new showroom and training centre. In addition, it is making a major investment in people as it plans for significant growth.

"We're excited to show Truvox evolving - our new logo, our new branding and now our new website repositions us a global floorcare solutions business," says executive director, Gordon McVean.
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ISO 31000 validation strengthens Mitie’s risk capabilities

* Mitie-ISO-31000.jpgMitie has attained confirmation that it is operating in accordance with ISO 31000:2018, the international standard that validates organisations' guidelines and principles for risk management.

The achievement reflects Mitie's holistic and thorough approach to risk management across the business, and demonstrates that its expertise and preparedness in business resilience meet the highest international standard.
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OCS stays on track

* OCS-SWR.jpgOCS's partnership with South Western Railway has clearly not hit the buffers. Following a contract renewal, the facilities management company remains dedicated to delivering exceptional services that enhance the travel experience for SWR's passengers.
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Recent UK News

Zenith Hygiene founder Ringo Francis joins OCS as non-executive director

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OCS has appointed Ringo Francis as non-executive director. Ringo, the founder and former CEO of The Zenith Hygiene Group, brings a wealth of experience in the cleaning & hygiene industry, aligning perfectly with OCS's mission to make people and places the best they can be.
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Events & Exhibitions

ISSA Show North America
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